Hair curling device



. May 30, 1939. 'H. HUBER 6 HAIR CURLING DEVICE Filed Aug. '12, 1937 fiavnr fiaam l NV ENTOR A ORNEY Patented May 30,1939

PATENT OFFICE" HAIR CURLING DEVICE Henry Huber, Woodside, N. Y.

Application August 12,

'1 claims.

hair and holding the same to the device while Drawing Figure, 1 is an elevation of the assembly of my hair curling and waving device andshowing a strand of hair in outlineencircling the gripping end: a

Figure 2 is an end view looking to the left of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is'a View similar to Figure 1 and showing the curled strand removed from the device with said curled strand held in position by a p; F Figure 4 is a longitudinal sectional view shown as taken on line dd of Figure 3;

Figure 5 is anelevation of the gripping member with one end broken away;

Figure 6 is an end view of the same;

Figure 7 is a cross sectional view shown a taken on line li of Figure 5; a Figure 8 is an elevation of a slighty different construction of hair waver;

' Figure 9 is anend view of the same;

Figure 10 is a longitudinal sectional view shown as taken on line id-ld of Figure 8;

Figure 11 is a side elevation of a clip used f0 retainingthe shape of the ringlet and/or wave when removed from the device; and

Figure 12 is an end view oi the same.

Description As will be readily seen in the several views of the drawing, the device i6 may easily be adapted tor the producing of ringlets and/or'the usual 1937, Serial No. 158,674

waves in strands of hair as desired. Heretofore many contrivances have appeared on the market, but none have fulfilled the requirements for individual use and operation. Also, in many instances when an individual desired ringlets and/or waves in the hair it usually required heat to be applied to dampened hair in order that the ringlets and/orwaves remain intact. With the present device no heat need be applied and due to the simplicity of its construction and operation minimum time need be utilized for producing a plurality of ringlets and/or waves.

In carrying out the invention, the device in preferably may be constructed of a very light biit durable material, such as aluminum or the like. The use of such material enables the user to easily manipulate the device when applying it to I the hair or upon removal of the same after a curl and/or wave has been set. The present invention is particularly adaptable for home use, and after one curl and/or wave has been set, the user may continue using the device for as many more curls and/or waves as desired. Another feature of the invention is that no heat is required for setting the curls, only a slight damping of the hair being sufficient to retain the curls intact after they have been set and ejected from the curling end of the device.

- The curling end of the device it may conveniently be designatedby the reference numeral ll as consisting of an elongated hollow tubular rod having a U-shaped outer end with outwardly extending prongs i2 and is parallel to and-spaced apart from each other to provide an opening I4 between them, the purpose of which will hereinafter he more fully described. A similar tubular member it of a diameter substantially the inside diameter of rod ii and of a smaller longitudinal length is encased within the said rod II. The tubular member l5 likewise is provided at its one outer end with a similar u shaped outer end with a pair ofoutwardly extending and parallelly 'spaced prongs i5 and ll of the same'length and shape as the prongs i2 and IS in rod l l. The said prongs l6 and ll likewise may be provided with an end opening it which normally is in registration with the opening it between the prongs l2 and E3 of rod ll when not in'use, or

when electing a set curl from the device. The inner tubular member 55 in practice is rotatable approximately one-half revolution within the outer rod i l, and when rotated, the prongs l6 and I? will close the opening it between prongs "l2 and I3. This procedure is required when desiring .to set a ringlet or curl in a lock of hair,

the outer end of such lock of hair being placed or inserted between both openings l5 and I5 after which the tubular member I5 is rotated the one-half revolution causing the prongs l5 5 and H to securely grip the lock of hair to the curling end of the device. The device may be then turned by the user to wind that portion of the lock of hair not gripped by the prongs upon the exterior of prongs l2 and I5 thereby setting the ringlet or curl as shown in Figure 1.

Means for preventing more than the one-half revolution of the tube l5 may conveniently be in the form of a spiral groove I! in approximately the middle of said tube.. Means for operating the tube is by utilization of a collar 2| slidable on the 50 tion towards the curling end of the device the stud within groove I8 will cause the tube 15 to rotate and ,the prongs I6 and I to close the opening H between prongs l2 and I5 in rod H. A transverse slot 22 in rod, l5 towards the end 245 opposite to the end having the prongs permits limited rotation of the said inner tubular member especially when sliding the collar 2| in either direction, it being limited in its movement by a threaded pin 23 held fast with respect to rod 50 with its free end extending therethrough and into the said slot 22. This not only presents a limited movement but also acts as a positive stop of rotation of the inner tubular member l5 and prongs l6 and I1.

4a The invention is further exemplified in Figures 1 to 6 inclusive for obtaining ringlets or curls in the hair. In this showing the reference numerals 25 and 26 indicate a pair of sliding sleeves, of a which sleeve 25 for clarity will first be discussed.

As shown in Figure 4, saidsleeve 25 is attached to but free to slide on rod II and in normal position the outer end thereof is in registration with the'terminus of the U-shaped openings l5 and M. In order that the sleeve may be slid on the rod without becoming disengaged therefrom there is a longitudinal slot 21 in both the inner tubular member I5'and rod II and preferably parallel with the opening l4 between prongs I2 and I5. The length of said slot 21 preferably is of the same length as the prongs, by virtue of which sleeve 25.

when sliding the sleeve outwardly to overlie the curling end or prongs, the said sleeve will not protrude beyond the outer edge thereof. A threaded stud 25 extends inwardly through the g5 sleeve and into the slot whichacts as a stop when .sliding the sleeve either in a 'forward or rearward direction. The .other sleeve 25.preferably is of a length approximately one-half the length of sleeve 25 and likewise is free to slide on sleeve 25 I either simultaneously with said sleeve or independently thereof. ,Normally the sleeve 25 is set back from the forward end of sleeve 25 for purposes to be hereinafter described, and with its .inner end in registration with the inner end of A slot 25 of substantially the same length of slot 21 in tube l5 and rod II is provided in sleeve 25 and a stud 50 passing through from sleeve 25 engages the said slot therebylimiting movement of said sleeve 25. v I

In operation and when desiring to set a ringlet or curl in the strand or lock of hair, a spring clip 5| is first applied to encircle the forward por-' tion of sleeve 25 with the outer end of sleeve 25 abutting thereagainst. Said spring clip 5| prefer- Il ably is of the same longitudinal length as that on the curling end over the prongs.

openings l5 and I5 of the respective prongs of the outer rod II and tube l5. With the lock of hair thus inserted, the collar 2| is then moved forwardly towards the curling end and during,

its forward movement actuates the inner tubular member |5- its one-half revolution thereby closing the opening l5 and securely gripping the end of hair inserted therein, The hair being securely gripped, the device is then turned clockwise and in turn winds the hair thereon thereby setting the ringlet or curl. With the ringlet or curl set,

the sleeve 25 with its end abutting against the.

spring clip 5| is then moved forwardly on sleeve 25 but independently thereof and against the clip, andslowly disengages the clip from the sleeve 25 to frictionally engage the set ringlet or wave The clip having been transferred to the hair, the collar 2| may .now be returned to its normal position by being moved rearwardly as shown in Figures 1 and simultaneous action results in both releasing the -gripped end of hair and ejection of the set ringlet with the attached clip 5|. The clip 5| on the set ringlet or curlwill prevent distortion and keep the same intact until removed therefrom as shown in Figure 3. The respective sleeves 25' and 25 may then be returned to their normal position of Figure l and the device again put in usefor making other ringlet: or curls and/or waves.

In the showing of Figures 8 to 10 inclusive I have illustrated a slightly different construction of curling device, which in most respects is substantially similar to the showing of Figures 1 to 7 inclusive, The modified showing is particularly adaptable for setting and obtaining permanent waves in looks of hair, and as shown consists of an outer rod II" and an inner tubular member l5 as heretoforedescribed. Prongs 52 and 55 in outer rod II'- and prongs 55 and 55 in inner tubular member W are similar in construction to the previously described prongs I2 and I5, and I5 and I1. with each said prongs providing similar parallel spaces therebetween. However, it is preferred these prong be somewhat longer in longitudinal length and terminate adjacent the collar 2|. Actuation of the inner tubular member l5 may be similar to the same member in the preferred construction as by means of spiral groove l5 and with stud 25' riding therev in, with the limit of actuation being under influence of transverse slot 22' 'in member l5 and the stud 25' projecting therein from outer rod The loose end of the strand or look of hair as heretofore is lnserted'through the innermost end of .the prongs and upon actuation of the inner tubular member by virtue .of stud 25' of collar 2| riding in the spiral groove II the hair is securely held fast thereto. With the hair gripped in place. the device may be then turned until the lock of hair completely encircles the curling end-at the outer end of the device. Suitable means such as the. clip 5| of somewhat larger longitudinal length may then be applied tothe curled hair before removal from the device. Also, it may be desired to slightly moisten the hair before removing it from the device, this will aid in retaining the set wave until theclip may be removed. In removing the completed wave. the collar 2! is moved in a rearward direction away from the curling end thereby actuating the inner tubular member 15' and releasing the prongs from gripping the loose end of the hair. Slight pressure may be employed against the set wave at the inner end thereof and with a forward motion the wave easily is removed from the device.

Obviously detail changes and modifications may be made in the construction and use of my improved hair curling device without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the exact construction or operation shown or described except as set forth in the following claims when construed in the light of the prior art.

I claim:

1. A hair curling device of the character described comprising a pair of tubular members one within the other, cooperating means for actuating-one said member with respect to the other said member for securing an end of a lock of hair thereto and enabling the lock of hair to be wound upon the outer member for setting the curl, and means for ejecting the set curl oi hair from the said device.-

2. A hair curling device of the character described comprising a pair of tubular members one within the other, each said member having cooperating prongs at one end thereof with a space therebetween for reception of the end of a lock of hair, means for actuating one said member with respect to-the other said member for securing said end of a lock of hair between the said space oi. the prongs and enabling the lock of hair to be wound .upon the outer of said members for setting a curl, and means for ejecting the set curl of hair from the device.

3. A hair curling device of the character described comprisingv a pair of tubular members one within the other, each said member having cooperating prongs at one end thereof with a space therebetween for reception of the end of a lock of hair, means i'or'actuating one said member with respect to the other said member for securing said end of a lock of hair between the said space of the prongs and enabling the lock of hair to be wound upon the outer of said members for setting a curl, and a pair of sliding sleeves for contacting and ejecting the set curl of hair from the device.

4. A hair curling device of the character de-g scribed comprising a pair of tubular members one within the other, each'said member having cooperating prongs at one end thereof with a space therebetween for reception of the end of a lock of hair, means for actuating one said member with respect to the other said member for securing said end of a lock of hair between the said space of the prongs and enabling the lock of hair to be wound upon the outer of said members for setting a curl, and means for ejecting the set curl of hair from the device, and other means for retaining the curl intact.

5. A hair curling device of the character described comprising a pair of tubular members one within the other, each said member having cooperating prongs at one end thereof with a space therebetween for reception of the end of a lock of hair, means for actuating one said member with respect to the other said member for securing said end of a lock of hair between the said space of the prongs and enabling the lock of hair to be wound upon the outer of said members for setting a curl, and a pair of sliding sleeves for contacting and ejecting the set curl of hair from the device, and means on one of said sleeves to be transferred to the set curl before ejecting the said curl.

6. A hair curling device of the character describedcomprising a pair of tubular members one within the other, each said memberhaving cooperating prongs at one endzthereof with a space therebetween for reception of the end of a lock of hair, means for actuating one said member with respect to the other said member for securing said end of a lock of hair between the said space of the prongs and enabling the lock oi hair to be wound upon the outer of said members for setting a curl, a pair of sleeves for contacting and ejecting the set curl of hair from the device, means on one of said sleeves to be transferred to the set curl before electing the said curl, and said sleeves means whereby each may slide a limited-distance independently of each other.

L A hair curling device of, the character described comprising a pair of cylindrically tubu-' lar members of which one substantially fits with- I in the other, both said members having longi-. tudinal slots from one end thereof and cone-f sponding prongs formed as a result of the slots, means for enabling said members to rotate through a limited amplitude with respect toeach other and for preventing longitudinal movement of said members with respect to each other, and means slidable and rotatable with respect to. one of said members and slidable and rotatable with respect to the other said member whereby sliding said slidable means rotates one member with respect totheother fol-securing an end'of a lock oi hair theretofor inserted between-the pr nue insaid siot 

